Maranthes corymbosa
| Maranthes corymbosa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Maranthes |
| Species: | M. corymbosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Maranthes corymbosa Blume[2] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Maranthes corymbosa is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet corymbosa is from the Greek meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered inflorescences.[3]
Description
Maranthes corymbosa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 metres (5 ft). The smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The edible fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The wood is locally used in construction.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Maranthes corymbosa grows naturally in Thailand, Malesia, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands and Australia.[1][3][4] It is also found in Panama.[1] Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Maranthes corymbosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Maranthes corymbosa Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Maranthes corymbosa Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 166, 168–169. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Maranthes corymbosa". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
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